Beechwood School
Slough, SL2 1QE · Slough · secondary school
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15th of 15 secondary schools in Slough we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.8/10 against 481 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 22.4 · 5 | 46% | 0.25 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.74 · 7 | 38% | 0.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 33.2 · 3 | 15% | 0.05 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beechwood School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.74 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 838 pupils against a stated capacity of 905. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Beechwood School
Overview
Beechwood School is described as a "calm and safe" environment where pupils are "polite, respectful and inquisitive" and benefit from "warm and trusted relationships with staff." While leadership is "informed and strategic" and personal development is strong, the quality of education requires improvement because pupils do not consistently develop the "secure knowledge that they need to achieve as well as they should do."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and attitudes, following school systems well.
- Personal development is supported by a "well-designed careers education" and a "character curriculum" that fosters a sense of belonging.
- Sixth-form provision is rated Good, with students benefiting from rigorous checks on understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive precise support through dedicated 'hubs'.
- Leadership has strengthened significantly, with staff playing a key role in positive change.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must improve how they check pupils’ understanding to ensure misconceptions are addressed swiftly and knowledge is built securely.
- Staff should adapt tasks to ensure they consistently support all pupils in developing depth of knowledge and understanding new concepts.
- The school must continue to implement plans effectively to improve attendance, as too many pupils still miss school.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 34.5 |
| 2024/25 | 36.0 |
| 2025/26 | 33.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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